Scott William Baker,

age 33 died Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Salem County Nursing Home. He is survived by his parents William and Barbara Baker of Lakewood NJ, and a sister Michelle Harder of Ringwood, NJ.

Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service 10 AM on Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main St., Mantua, NJ. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com.

Contributions in Scott’s memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

Every Sunday God would look down from heaven and see some men riding around on this green patch of grass chasing a little white ball.

This one Sunday he says to Saint Peter, \”Come on Peter let’s see what this is all about\”.

They pick up a bag a clubs and some golf balls at the club house and proceed out onto the greens.

At Hole 7, there is a large pond, 275 yards to the pin. Jesus chooses a 7 Iron and proceeds to tee up when Peter says, \”God you are going to need a bigger club then that to reach the green\”.

Jesus: \”I been watching this guy Tiger Woods and this is what he uses on this Hole\”.

He tees off and plop the ball goes into the water.

Jesus throws the club down on the ground and walks out across the lake to retrieve his ball.

Another golfer coming along the fairways sees this and says to Peter, \”Who does that guy think he is, Jesus Christ?\”

Peter: \”No that isn’t the problem he imagines that he is Tiger Woods.

Story by Father Dunphy, Sacred Heart Parish, Mt. Ephraim

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Catherine Ann Ludwick (nee Mura), age 44 on Friday, August 22, 2008 in Philadelphia.

Cathy was born in San Diego, was raised in Levittown, PA and formerly lived in Woodbury, NJ. She was a member of Southwood Baptist Church and was a devoted wife and mother.

Wife of Brad Ludwick, she is also survived by two daughters Kader Kumas and Catherine Thomer, a son Robert Kennard all of Philadelphia, her father Harry (Sheila) Mura lll of Levittwon, one sister Ruth (Eric) Howard of Philadelphia, one brother Robert (Theresa) Mura of Levittown, stepson, Chase Shepherd of Woodbury, a step brother Jeff (Jessica) Zanin of Levittown, 12 nieces & nephews, 5 great nieces & nephews. Cathy was predeceased by her mother Eleanor and brother William Mura.

Relatives and friends may visit with the family 9 to 11 AM Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Southwood Baptist Church, 11 Griscom Lane, Woodbury, NJ 08096. Funeral Service at 11 AM. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery, Hurffville, NJ. Contributions in Catherine’s memory may be made to Trust fund for Bobby & Catie Ludwick c/o Commerce Bank 624 S. Oxford Valley Rd. Fairless Hill, PA 19054.

Link: NorthJersey.com

A Wyckoff family letting their dog out this morning were in for quite a surprise when their puppy came within 15 feet of three bears.

The trio – apparently a mother bear and two cubs — were spotted near Eder Avenue, just off Route 208, were reported by a residents this morning, police said.

Pawlee — an 8-month-old, 15-pound Cockapoo — showed no fear this morning charging at the three bears around 8:30 a.m., Osiason said.